Sustainability Portraits 2026
10 alumni committed to sustainability
Participatory urban planning, energy transition, biodiversity, soft mobility, climate adaptation or social innovation: this series of portraits highlights EPFL alumni who are taking concrete action to support today's environmental and societal transformations.
Discover the journeys of Alice Chénais, Alissar Chaker, Cédric Tomasini, Dominik Blaser, Eléa Dheilly, Hannie de Wit, Océane Dayer, Tobia Wyss, Victor Cannilla and Yves Loerincik — ten committed individuals who are rethinking the way we live, build, collaborate and preserve resources.
Participatory urban planning
Alice Chénais
Architect-urban planner · Co-founder, Atelier OLGa
In Lausanne, Alice Chénais transforms public spaces together with local residents. Her work combines participatory urban planning, greening and the creation of social bonds.
Read the portrait
Solar energy
Alissar Chaker
Energy engineer · Climate consultant
Between technological innovation and territorial strategies, Alissar Chaker supports projects linked to the energy transition and sustainable urban development.
Read the portrait
Soft mobility
Cédric Tomasini
Mobility engineer · Transport consultant
Cédric Tomasini develops solutions that promote active mobility and urban infrastructure adapted to climate challenges.
Read the portrait
Sustainable agriculture
Dominik Blaser
Head of Product · Co-founder, Voltiris
Dominik Blaser develops innovative solar panels for agricultural greenhouses, in order to reconcile energy production with crop yields.
Read the portrait
Sustainable healthcare
Eléa Dheilly
Sustainable medical products advisor · MSF
At Médecins Sans Frontières, Eléa Dheilly works to reduce the environmental impact of single-use medical products around the world.
Read the portrait
Industry & environment
Hannie de Wit
Environment Manager · Givaudan
Hannie de Wit helps transform industrial practices from within by developing new environmental standards.
Read the portrait
Climate & policy
Océane Dayer
Federal Office for the Environment · Swiss Youth for Climate
A former spokesperson for Swiss youth on climate issues, Océane Dayer now works at the interface between policy and science.
Read the portrait
Energy transition
Tobia Wyss
Building engineer · Soleva
Between energy renovation and solar adventure, Tobia Wyss develops concrete projects to accelerate the transition of buildings and mobility.
Read the portrait
Post-growth
Victor Cannilla
PhD candidate · Ecological economics & post-growth
Victor Cannilla explores issues of social justice and post-growth transition through research, science communication and activist engagement.
Read the portrait
Systemic sustainability
Yves Loerincik
Cantonal Office for Sustainability and Climate · Canton of Vaud
Between entrepreneurship, environmental strategy and public action, Yves Loerincik seeks concrete levers for sustainable transformation.
Read the portrait
10 alumni committed to sustainability
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Sustainability Portraits 2026
10 alumni committed to sustainability
Participatory urban planning, energy transition, biodiversity, soft mobility, climate adaptation or social innovation: this series of portraits highlights EPFL alumni who are taking concrete action to support today's environmental and societal transformations.
Discover the journeys of Alice Chénais, Alissar Chaker, Cédric Tomasini, Dominik Blaser, Eléa Dheilly, Hannie de Wit, Océane Dayer, Tobia Wyss, Victor Cannilla and Yves Loerincik — ten committed individuals who are rethinking the way we live, build, collaborate and preserve resources.
Participatory urban planning
Alice Chénais
Architect-urban planner · Co-founder, Atelier OLGa
In Lausanne, Alice Chénais transforms public spaces together with local residents. Her work combines participatory urban planning, greening and the creation of social bonds.
Read the portrait
Solar energy
Alissar Chaker
Energy engineer · Climate consultant
Between technological innovation and territorial strategies, Alissar Chaker supports projects linked to the energy transition and sustainable urban development.
Read the portrait
Soft mobility
Cédric Tomasini
Mobility engineer · Transport consultant
Cédric Tomasini develops solutions that promote active mobility and urban infrastructure adapted to climate challenges.
Read the portrait
Sustainable agriculture
Dominik Blaser
Head of Product · Co-founder, Voltiris
Dominik Blaser develops innovative solar panels for agricultural greenhouses, in order to reconcile energy production with crop yields.
Read the portrait
Sustainable healthcare
Eléa Dheilly
Sustainable medical products advisor · MSF
At Médecins Sans Frontières, Eléa Dheilly works to reduce the environmental impact of single-use medical products around the world.
Read the portrait
Industry & environment
Hannie de Wit
Environment Manager · Givaudan
Hannie de Wit helps transform industrial practices from within by developing new environmental standards.
Read the portrait
Climate & policy
Océane Dayer
Federal Office for the Environment · Swiss Youth for Climate
A former spokesperson for Swiss youth on climate issues, Océane Dayer now works at the interface between policy and science.
Read the portrait
Energy transition
Tobia Wyss
Building engineer · Soleva
Between energy renovation and solar adventure, Tobia Wyss develops concrete projects to accelerate the transition of buildings and mobility.
Read the portrait
Post-growth
Victor Cannilla
PhD candidate · Ecological economics & post-growth
Victor Cannilla explores issues of social justice and post-growth transition through research, science communication and activist engagement.
Read the portrait
Systemic sustainability
Yves Loerincik
Cantonal Office for Sustainability and Climate · Canton of Vaud
Between entrepreneurship, environmental strategy and public action, Yves Loerincik seeks concrete levers for sustainable transformation.
Read the portrait
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